Vitamin A During Pregnancy
I have read that too much vitamin A in a diet can be potentially hazardous. If I receive the recommended amount of vitamin A in my daily diet, will the prenatal vitamin be harmful to me or my baby?
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Beyond Bone Health: Vitamin D Status May Affect Weight Gain
Known for its role in maintaining bone health by facilitating calcium absorption in the intestine, vitamin D also acts as a hormone in the body and affects the growth and differentiation of many different types of cells.
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Prenatal Supplements or Iron and Folic Acid Only?
A recent study looks at the value of the full-spectrum prenatal vitamin approach compared with that of iron and folic acid supplements exclusively.
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Why is Folic Acid Important for Pregnancy?
What is folic acid and what does it do?
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How Does Red Clover Affect Female Fertility
Does red clover really improve your fertility?
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All About Prenatal Vitamins and Supplements
Essential for the health of mom and baby!
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How Much Iodine Is Too Much During Pregnancy?
With a healthy diet and help of daily prenatal vitamin, most pregnant and breastfeeding women are sure to get enough of all essential vitamins and minerals but are they consuming too much of them?
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Maternal Vitamin D Level and Diabetes in Offspring
Yet another health benefit of vitamin D has been added to the long list of this micronutrient's essential functions which include promoting calcium absorption and maintaining good bone health.
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Why Prenatal Vitamins and Other Supplements are Important
Prenatal vitamins and other supplements are advised for women who are trying to conceive, who are pregnant, and who are nursing.
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Folic Acid is Vital for Fetal Development
Folic acid is important for optimal fetal development. Higher levels of folic acid in the body at the time of conception may reduce the risk of neural tube defects and other fetal complications.
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Do Fish Oil Supplements Increase Children’s Intelligence?
Two essential omega 3 fatty acids found in fish oil, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are extremely important during pregnancy, but can extra supplementation beyond diet increases a child's intelligence?
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Improving HER Fertility
Medical studies are providing new information all the time that can help women improve their fertility. Changing certain behaviors is the first step to improving your overall fertility.
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Adverse Effects of Vinpocetine
Have you heard of vinpocetine? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially issued a statement warning consumers, especially women of childbearing age, of this harmful ingredient.
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Folic Acid is Important for TTC and Pregnant Women
Folic acid supplements are often taken after a mother conceives, at that time it's often too late to prevent certain complications.
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Can I Consume Omega 3 During Pregnancy?
Omega 3s are essential for everyone in life and that is a fact that is not limited to people not carrying children. The controversy over the consumption of Omega 3s during pregnancy is in regards their source. Can I consume Omega 3s during pregnancy?
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Fertility Blend
Will the Fertility Blend help me get pregnant?
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Retinol - Vitamin A (Serum) During Pregnancy
Vitamin A consumed from animal sources is known as retinol. Retinol is associated with vision, epithelial cells and synthesis of glycoproteins. Retinol deficiency is rare, especially in developed countries.
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Herbs, Supplements and Breastfeeding
Some herbs are unsafe for women that are breastfeeding, others experts are unsure about. When pregnant, discuss which herbs are and aren't safe to take while nursing, with her doctor.
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Preconception Medications
As you step back from the medicine cabinet it hits you ' can I takethese same medications when I'm pregnant? How about before I conceive?
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PreNexa Prenatal Vitamins Added More DHA and Vitamin D
A pharmaceutical company, Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc., announced its introduction of a new formula for its prescription prenatal vitamins marketed under the registered trademark name PreNexa.
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What is Acai? What You Need to Know About This Supplement
Acai berries are used to make medicine for several different conditions including osteoarthritis, high cholesterol, erectile dysfunction, and more.
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Low Sperm Count
Can low sperm count be improved? One study says yes!
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Iron Intake Diet and Risk of Ovulatory Infertility
Consumption of diet with iron supplements and nonheme iron from other sources may decrease the risk of ovulatory infertility.
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Is It Safe To Consume Creatine When TTC?
My husband and I are into weight lifting. We usually take supplements like creatine and a protein drink. Is the creatine found in shakes safe when trying to conceive (TTC)?
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Pregnancy
Omega-3 fatty acid are essential supplements during pregnancy. They have been shown to support the development of your baby's brain, eyes, heart amongst other benefits.
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